Description
4-Methyl-2,2′-bipyridine (CAS No. 56100-19-7) is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C11H10N2. This derivative of bipyridine features a methyl group at the 4-position, enhancing its utility in coordination chemistry and catalysis. Ideal for researchers and scientists, this compound is rigorously tested for quality, ensuring optimal performance in synthetic and analytical applications. Its rigid bipyridine backbone makes it an excellent ligand for transition metal complexes, particularly in photochemical and electrochemical studies. Packaged under inert conditions to guarantee stability, our 4-Methyl-2,2′-bipyridine is a reliable choice for advanced chemical research.
Properties
- CAS Number: 56100-19-7
- Complexity: 158
- IUPAC Name: 4-methyl-2-(2-pyridyl)pyridine
- InChI: InChI=1S/C11H10N2/c1-9-5-7-13-11(8-9)10-4-2-3-6-12-10/h2-8H,1H3
- InChI Key: OHSRAWAUPZWNKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 170.084398327
- Molecular Formula: C11H10N2
- Molecular Weight: 170.21
- SMILES: CC1=CC(=NC=C1)C2=CC=CC=N2
- Topological: 25.8
- Monoisotopic Mass: 170.084398327
- Synonyms: 4-METHYL-2,2′-BIPYRIDINE, 56100-19-7, DTXSID60452061, DTXCID20402880, 4-methyl-2-pyridin-2-ylpyridine, 4-Methyl-[2,2′]bipyridinyl, 4-methyl-2-(2-pyridyl)pyridine, MFCD08062570, 4′-methyl-2,2′-bipyridine, SCHEMBL563123, SCHEMBL8968812, SCHEMBL9235358, SCHEMBL28765730, OHSRAWAUPZWNKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N, SBB059630, AKOS006285722, CS-W018460, BS-52235, ST51044555, N12815
Application
4-Methyl-2,2′-bipyridine is widely used as a chelating ligand in transition metal catalysis, particularly for ruthenium and iridium complexes in photoredox reactions. It serves as a key building block in the synthesis of metallo-supramolecular architectures and molecular sensors. Researchers also employ it in electrochemical studies due to its stable redox-active properties.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H301+H311 (100%): Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, dermal]
- H301 (100%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
- H311 (100%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
Precautionary Statements
- P262, P264, P270, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P316, P321, P330, P361+P364, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 3 (100%)
- Acute Tox. 3 (100%)
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